Chapter 295: Lu Xun vs. Zhou Yu on the Third Front
Although the news of the Xiliang Army's retreat was not as serious as a bolt from the blue for the Jiangdong Army, it was definitely very bad news.
The retreat of the Xiliang Army not only means that the plan of the three armies to attack Xuchang has failed, but also means that the pressure on Cao Cao's western front has been reduced. The troops originally sent to support Chang'an can soon return to defend Xuchang, thus reducing the defense of Xuchang City.
The intensity has reached a new level.
Zhou Yu didn't know how much it cost Cao Jun to defeat the Xiliang army, nor did he know how many troops Cao Jun still had on the western front to help Xuchang. But Zhou Yu knew very well that after learning the news, Sun Jian would not have any more troops.
If you are confused, you will definitely give an order to retreat.
"Order the entire army to prepare to retreat!" As Zhou Yu expected, Sun Jian finally ordered the entire army to retreat.
Although Sun Ce was still unwilling to give in, he also knew that the retreat of the Xiliang army had made the already very unfavorable situation plummet again. If he had some unrealistic expectations about conquering Xuchang before, now he also knows that Xuchang
The city was already fortified and there was no possibility of attacking it. Sun Ce could not refute Sun Jian's order to withdraw his troops, let alone continue to ask Sun Jian to attack Xuchang. Sun Ce had veins popping out and he was gritting his teeth, looking furious, but
And he looked so angry because he couldn't do anything.
Sun Jian doted on his son, and Sun Ce, as the eldest brother, had a very good relationship with his younger brothers, and doted on them. Sun Yi was killed by Cao Jun after Sun Quan, and Sun Ce's resentment was probably unnecessary.
Young Master Sun Jian.
"Gong Jin, what can you do? Can you take down Xuchang?" Sun Ce still didn't want to go back home like this. Seeing that his eyes were red, he asked Zhou Yu.
In Sun Ce's eyes, Zhou Yu is the most wise man in the world. He can only place all his hopes on Zhou Yu, hoping that he can create a miracle that can turn the world around.
When Zhou Yu heard this, he said nothing and could only smile bitterly and shake his head.
When Sun Ce saw Zhou Yu's statement, although he was slightly disappointed, he also knew that it was normal for Zhou Yu to have nothing to do in this situation.
When Sun Jian's order to retreat was circulated to the entire army, the 80,000 Jiangdong soldiers did not lament too much and just silently and quietly returned to the south along the original route.
Lu Xun originally wanted to ambush Sun Jian's army halfway, but he gave up in the end. Although the defeated army was retreating, Zhou Yu could only and would never fail to consider the possibility of an ambush when entering mountains and forests and other places where it is easy to be ambushed.
The alert must be greatly strengthened. Although Sun Jian's army has retreated, there are still 80,000 soldiers. As long as they are prepared, it is not easy to devour them in one bite. They may steal the chicken but lose the rice.
Instead, a tooth was chipped.
Sun Jian's army bypassed Hefei City and returned to Jiangdong.
Sitting on his horse, Sun Jian was thinking about many things in his mind.
This time was the second time he sent troops to attack Cao Cao. Unfortunately, the result was the same as the last time, and he ultimately failed.
The last time I took advantage of the stalemate between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao in Guandu, I sent troops to raid Xuchang. I originally had hope of conquering Xuchang, but unfortunately, I failed in the end and lost my favorite general Han Dang and my beloved son Sun Quan.
But this time, he was invited by Liu Bei to send troops to attack Cao Cao again. It was very similar to the last time he sent troops. This time Jiangdong Army also had a smooth journey. It was about to hit the city of Xuchang again, but in the end it failed. I love my children and grandchildren.
Yi and general Ling Cao died in battle.
The two attacks against Cao Cao not only failed to bring him any benefits, but also resulted in heavy casualties and heavy losses, which made Sun Jian feel a little exhausted.
If I could make a choice again, I'm afraid I would rather find ways to form an alliance with Cao Cao than become his enemy again.
It's a pity that the relationship between himself and Cao Cao can no longer be changed or restored.
He killed Cao Cao's beloved general - Cao Ren, who was also his clan brother. He also had two generals on his side, and his two beloved sons were killed by Cao Cao's army. There has long been a deep hatred between them.
Only with the demise of one of the parties can the struggle between the two parties be completely eliminated.
But having said that, after retreating today, I want to lead my troops to the land of the Central Plains again, but I don’t know what year and month I have to wait?
Thinking of this, Sun Jian couldn't help but feel a little decadent. He was nearly fifty years old, and he didn't know how many more years he would live in the future. In his lifetime, he could really break through Xuchang and cut off Cao Cao's head for his beloved general, his beloved.
Do you want to take revenge?
But then Sun Jian shook his head suddenly, and his eyes became sharp again. It didn't matter that he was older. He thought that Cao Cao was no younger than him. Even though he was older, he was still the Tiger of Jiangdong, the tiger that dominated Jiangdong!
My beloved son and my beloved general must avenge themselves sooner or later! This is Sun Jian’s determination and cannot be shaken!